EU: Plans to reduce amount of plastic bags adopted by Council

The Position of the European Council at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive amending Directive 94/62/EC as regards reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags was adopted by the Council on 2 March 2015.
The measures taken by Member States shall include either or both of the following: (a) the adoption of measures ensuring that the annual consumption level does not exceed 90 bags per person by 31-12-2019 and 40 per person by 31-12-2025, or equivalent targets set in weight (b) the adoption of instruments ensuring that, by 31-12-2018, bags are not provided free of charge at the point of sale, unless equally effective instruments are implemented.
Click here for the adopted Position (728 kB).
Click here for the draft recommendation for the second reading (172 kB).
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